Simvastatin Prescribing at FROME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,741
Total Quantity
82.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+2.2%
FROME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,741 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,261 to the NHS. This is 2.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,741 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,837 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,261 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,741 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +2.2% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.